I took this doe Saturday a.m. at 8:06. It was a near perfect morning, 34 degrees, light frost and no wind. I was hunting the same spot on the creek bank where I shot the six pointer(my first Georgia deer) a couple of weeks ago. This one took about the same route as the buck. However, this time I didn't allow her to go down the creek bank. As she came into sight from the brush 20 yards away, I raised my bow as she looked back. Unfortunately, the doe behind her detected my movement. I didn't detect the second doe until after she saw me, ooops. Therefore, as soon as this lead doe gave me a solid shot, I took it. Quartering away, took out part of one lung and destroyed the other lung. She went down immediately. Then things got interesting. I reloaded and hit the bleat call . The second doe had disappeared back into the brush. After hitting the call, three does came out. They went along the creek toward the open field 70 yards away. Then they came back. On the return trip they spotted the downed doe. They made another U-turn and went back toward the open field. Last I saw them, they were crossing the open field. They stomped around and bobbed their heads for 10 minutes before leaving. I could have taken another 25 yard shot, but, I only like to drag out one deer at a time. Here is a picture, not the greatest . . .I had to recruit the processor to take it. LOL
The broadhead . . .I used the Rocket Areohead Hammerhead. It's a 2" cut, 3 blade mechanical and it packs a mean bunch. They shoot exactly like my field points even at 50 yards. I use two rubber bands to hold the blades in place. This is only the second deer I've taken with these broadheads, however, I'm convinced that the 2" blade is the way to go. The pros . . .the deer drop quickly even on a bad hit(the buck went 20 yards on a gut shot, the doe dropped in her tracks), accurate, and relatively cheap. Cons . . .did not get a complete pass through on either shot and the blades seem weak(all three broke off with the doe).
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We need to see at least a flake. This is winter, isn't it?